Palestinian protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by Israeli forces during clashes near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 23, 2018, as protests erupted following US Vice Presidents reaffirmation of US President Donald Trump's December 6 declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (AFP)
Mona Kandil
Press TV, Ramallah
Palestinians across the occupied West bank have gone on a general strike over a visit by US Vice President Mike Pence. They also staged rallies to show their anger at Washington’s recent policies regarding the occupied territories and its recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.
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